Looking for a New Job? These Products Will Help You to Look Groomed At Your Interview

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Now that the horror that was the pandemic is resigned to the back of our memory banks, many people are starting to look for new careers, and that means getting out and interviewing. Some companies are still conducting things online, but face-to-face interviews are slowly becoming the norm again, and this means we want to look our best, so that we can impress the hiring manager and secure the job. With this in mind, we’ve curated a list of five key products that you can use, pre-interview, to help you to look groomed and professional.

This Works Stress Check Hair Elixir

This leave-in conditioner from This Works seems almost like it was MADE for people having interviews, as not only will it condition and protect your hair, keeping it looking sleek and neat throughout the day, but it also contains a blend of neroli, patchouli and camomile which seek to eliminate feelings of stress or anxiety. The olfactory sense can be powerful, and giving yourself something which will help to ease your nerves is a huge bonus. 

HD Brows Brow Colourfix 

It’s 2023 and it seems like the trend for hyper-groomed brows is well and truly here to stay. That’s why we recommend HD Brows Brow Colourfix as the next product on our list if you want to look put-together and professional. Available in six shades, this brush-on tinted brow gel grooms and slicks brows into shape with a hint of colour without flaking or stiffening the hair. The formula is enriched with vitamin E to provide antioxidant properties and is the perfect product for adding volume and colour to brow hairs, without looking too blocky or over-the-top.

Medik8 Illuminating Eye Balm 

The last thing you want is to look tired or run-down in your interview, especially if you’ve had a sleepless night, due to nerves. Medik8 Illuminating Eye Balm is an instantly illuminating and hydrating eye balm which helps to visibly brighten and refresh tired eyes. It minimises the appearance of puffiness and dark circles by combining soothing natural extracts with sheer, light-reflecting mineral pigments in a subtle colour match tint, helping you to look wide awake and raring to go. 

Dermalogica Conditioning Body Wash

HR execs and hiring managers will tell you that wearing strong perfume to an interview is a huge no-no. Aside from being overwhelming (and potentially migraine-inducing!) if you’re in a small office, many workplaces actually ban perfumes and aftershaves now because of allergies and sensitivities. However, you want to go to your interview knowing that you smell fresh and clean, which is where this body wash from Dermalogica comes in. The silky, gently cleansing formula features aromatic oils of French rosemary and Chinese eucalyptus alongside fresh tea tree and lemon oils to awaken the senses and give you the confidence of knowing you still smell good, even without the eau de toilette.

Orly Breathable Nourishing Nude

Imagine the scene – you reach out to shake your prospective new employer’s hand, and your nails look ragged and tatty with peeled-off polish. What a nightmare! Having neat, manicured nails which are painted in a neutral or nude shade, such as this one from Orly, is the best way to make sure your hands look tidy and groomed. Having nice nails can also help you to feel more confident and professional, which will hopefully help you to secure the job. 

Get Your Best Complexion Ever with These Clay Masks

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A clay mask is without a doubt one of the best ways to help refine and rebalance your skin, regardless of whether it is dull, congested, or oily. Clay masks are beneficial for a wide range of skin conditions and types. They can brighten your skin, absorb toxins and excess oils, hydrate, prevent breakouts, restore the skin’s balance, and regulate sebum production, among other things. It’s a great product to have on hand for a quick fix or a weekly routine, regardless of your skin type. However, since not all clay masks are created equal, it is essential to select a formulation that meets your requirements. Here’s our pick of our best clay masks:

Aromatherapy Associates Rose Pink Clay Mask

This mask from Aromatherapy Associates is made from French pink clay which is rich in minerals and has a restorative and nourishing effect on your  hair, face and body. It’s combined with hydrating sweet almond oil and shea butter, to enrich and uplift the senses while giving your chosen treatment area a deeply conditioning treat. The product is made from entirely vegan ingredients and contains no SLS, giving you the confidence that you’re using something which is 100% beneficial. 

Decleor Rosemary Black Clay Mask

From pink clay to black clay! This mask from Decleor is a 98% natural origin clay face mask enriched with rosemary essential oil, salicylic acid and black clay to reduce imperfections and purify the skin with no dehydrating effects. Use it just once or twice a week for ten minutes at a time and your skin will feel cleaner, have fewer blackheads and sebum will be more balanced. Perfect for teenage or hormonal skin which is prone to blemishes. 

Medik8 Natural Clay Mask

This mask from Medik8 is made from bentonite and kaolin clay and will gently detox the skin to promote a clear, radiant complexion. Unlike many other clay masks which feel heavy on the skin and difficult to apply, this mask has a whipped consistency which feels light, refreshing and easy to use. As well as a blend of clays, this mask contains extracts of cranberry to enhance skin texture and luminosity, while vitamin E locks in moisture for optimal hydration. 

This Works Evening Detox Clay Mask

If you work or live in a busy town or city, then you’re probably aware of the havoc that daily pollution can play with your complexion. This mask from This Works is created using detoxifying malachite and kaolin clay – the kaolin  absorbs excess oil and environmental impurities to purify the skin while malachite helps to detoxify and protect against environmental aggressors and pollution. Finally, the mask contains a blend of five natural botanicals including bilberry, sugar cane, orange and lemon which rapidly exfoliate by increasing cell turnover. 

REN Clean Skincare Clarimatte Invisible Pores Detox Mask

One of the main benefits of using clay to create masks is that it absorbs the excess sebum from your skin – perfect if you suffer from an oil imbalance. This detox mask from REN Clean Skincare is a thick clay mask for combination skin, that works to minimise the appearance of pores, removing excess sebum and fighting congestion, without drying the skin out. As well as kaolin clay, the formula offers spirulina extract which is deeply nourishing for the skin and lavender oil to help refresh your complexion. 

Haircare for Over 50’s (or Anyone With Grey Hair!)

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Over the last decade, grey hair has become more fashionable than ever before. It started with younger women who weren’t naturally grey heading to the salon to have their locks dyed grey. Then the naturally silver among us started to realise that they had what all of these women were paying hundreds of pounds for and started to embrace their natural colour. 

Then lockdown happened, meaning no-one could go to the hairdresser, and so, many women realised that allowing their natural sparkle to grow through was a lot less stressful than trying to colour their hair at home, and BOOM: the silver revolution was in full swing! 

It’s worth noting that grey hair goes through more than just a change of pigment and requires dedicated care to keep it looking its best, which is why we’ve put together a guide to haircare for the over 50’s – or indeed anyone of any age who’s already putting their best foot forward when it comes to grey hair:

Use a Mild Shampoo

As we age, our hair can often feel thinner and be more prone to breakage, so using a mild shampoo is essential. Nine Yards On Track Repair Shampoo is a strengthening shampoo with a mild sulphate free cleansing base, which also adds moisture to the hair without weighing it down. Also, it’s not just dyed hair which can benefit from toning; Olaplex No.4P Blonde Enhancer Toning Shampoo is a sulphate-free, highly concentrated formula thats allows for customizable toning and gives great results on grey hair. 

Add Moisture

Naturally grey hair is coarser and more dehydrated than pre-greying hair, which means that it needs a good moisture treatment to keep it looking sleek and smooth. Evolve Organic Beauty Nourishing Hair Elixir has been formulated with a 100% natural replacement to silicon leaving hair incredibly soft, light and moisturised.  Rich in antioxidants, it protects hair from environmental damages and helps regain lost moisture.

Use Protective Products

Believe it or not, your existing  hair doesn’t actually turn grey – your hair follicles produce less colour as they age, so when hair goes through its natural cycle of dying and being regenerated, it’s more likely to grow in as grey. These new hairs will need to be protected if you want your mane to look healthy. Pollution damages our hair everyday, leaving it dull, lifeless, difficult to style and ultimately resulting in broken bonds. Olaplex No.9 Bond Protector Nourishing Hair Serum is packed with antioxidants to neutralise free radicals, act as a shield against pollution, guard the hair from breakage and protect against heat styling.

Avoid Hairspray 

As we mentioned above, grey hair is also coarser and dryer, so try to cut back on hairspray where you can – the alcohol in hairspray can dry your hair out with repeated use, and the polymers that keep your hair in place can make your hair look even more dull. Instead, opt for something like Nine Yards Hair Down Anti Frizz Cream, which is a smoothing anti-frizz cream that calms flyaway hair and helps to keep the hair straight. It contains argan and sun flower seed extract to provide a lightweight conditioning cream with a natural shine.

Style With Care

Once we go naturally grey, many women find that they want to take more care than ever in styling their hair so that they maintain a youthful, put-together appearance. However, grey hair can be prone to damage and brassiness if you use too many heated tools on it. GHD Bodyguard-Heat Protect Spray provides an invisible barrier against everyday heat damage on damp or dry hair. Containing the unique ghd heat protection system, this spray can be layered with other styling products to create the result you desire.

The Best Christmas Beauty Gifts for Every Budget

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It’s officially December, which means that the Christmas shopping period is well and truly upon us! Whether you’re almost done and just need a couple of bits for a distant relative or you’ve still got almost everything to buy, we’ve got a selection of products from across our ranges to suit every budget. Here are our suggestions to help make your festive purchasing pain-free:

£10 or Under – Voesh 4 Step Deluxe Pedi in a Box Peppermint Swirl

Giving someone everything they need for a home pedicure is a great gift, but one that’s peppermint candy cane themed? Perfect! This is a complete hygienic spa pedicure solution, enriched with key ingredients to give your feet the nutrition they need. Each product is individually packed with the right amount for a single pedicure and your loved one will have feet which are ready for the parties between Christmas and New Year!

£30 or Under – Hayo’u Mineral Shower Wash

While you may not usually spend £30 on a shower gel, treating someone you love to this stress-busting product will show them exactly how much you care. It contains iconic Chinese ingredients such as lotus flower, frankincense and ylang ylang, all of which have been used for thousands of years to improve circulation and reduce stress, and the formulation is naturally paraben, SLS and SLES free, and does not contain mineral oil or petrolatum. 

£50 or Under – Aromatherapy Associates Support Lavender and Peppermint Bath and Shower Oil

If you want to treat someone you love to the ultimate in luxury bathing, then this bath and shower oil should be at the top of your list. The therapeutic oil blend, with soothing peppermint and high-altitude grown lavender ease sunburn, dissolve tension headaches and counter moments of over-indulgence as you soak or shower. It can also help to aid digestion and support the immune system, making it the perfect thing to help with the excesses of the festive season. 

£100 or Under – Hayo’u Signature Body Gua Sha Collection

If there’s someone in your life who loves wellness and deserves a treat, then this Gua Sha collection from Hayo’u could be a great choice. It contains everything you need to get your body looking and feeling good, including a Jade Body Comb, a Body Restorer and Body Oil which has been formulated specifically to be used with body gua sha. Regular usage can help to alleviate tight, tired muscles, support circulation and lymphatic drainage and provide instant muscle relief for peak performance.    

£100+ – GHD Platinum+ Hair Straightener-Champagne Gold

If you’re looking for a gift which will really spoil your loved-one rotten then you can’t go wrong with a GHD Platinum+ Hair Straightener in Champagne Gold! This  limited edition gift set is adorned in a dazzling champagne gold coat and accompanied by a dramatic red velvet vanity case. The straighteners are GHD’s ultimate SMART styler, equipped with ultra-zone predictive technology for superior styling in just one stroke. Infinity sensors fitted within the high gloss plates monitor heat distribution 250 times per second to maintain even heat distribution, for a personalised styling experience that adapts to your hair.

Want Silky, Sleek Hair? Here’s How To Get It

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Dry, untamed curls or waves are typically what come to mind when you think about frizz. However, frizz can also affect straight hair. So why is your hair so frizzy? Overbrushing, heat styling, dryness, and damage can all result in excessive frizziness. Straight hair may become frizzy if it becomes dry or damaged from too much heat styling, bleaching, or colouring. Your desired smooth locks will look frazzled or even straw-like after chemical processing and heat styling damage the hair’s cuticle.Too much friction from brushing and vigorous towel-drying can also ruffle the cuticle, creating unsightly frizz.

Fortunately, you don’t simply have to tolerate the frizz. Here’s how to achieve the sleek, silky look you want by taming your frizzy straight hair with these five products.

Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector

If you’ve got an issue with your hair, you can almost guarantee that there’s an Olaplex product to deal with it, and in this case, the No. 3 Hair Perfector could be your hair’s best friend! Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector is an at-home use treatment that reduces breakage and visibly strengthens hair, improving its look and feel. It helps strengthen hair and rebuild broken bonds, helping to maintain the structure, integrity, softness and shine, giving you the sleek locks you’ve been dreaming of. 

GHD Paddle Brush

Achieving sleek hair is a combination of using the right products to prepare your hair and the right tools for styling. The GHD Paddle Brush is the must have brush for fast and effective styling on mid to long hair, creating straight-and sleek blow-dries and smoothing hair into ponytails and updos. The broad design of the paddle brush makes it perfect for use when drying your hair and it#s made from materials which stop static from affecting your mane. 

GHD Helios Hair Dryer In Warm Pewter

This lightweight-yet-powerful hair dryer features unique Aeroprecis technology which channels a highly concentrated airflow, travelling at 120kmh, through the long-life, brushless DC motor. Advanced internal aerodynamics work in harmony with the precision contoured nozzle to focus the powerful airflow for precise styling with 3x more hair alignment, helping you to style your hair into a sleek, smooth style. 

Nine Yards Hair Down Anti Frizz Cream

If you want to ensure extra sleek hair, using an anti-frizz cream during drying or styling will make a huge difference. This smoothing anti-frizz cream from Nine Yards calms flyaway hair and helps to keep the hair straight. It contains argan and sunflower seed extract to provide a lightweight conditioning cream with a natural shine. It can be used on wet or dry hair and has a 100% vegan formula which is free from parabens. 

GHD Max Hair Straightener

Is there a more well-known solution for sleek, straight hair than the famed ghd Hair Straightener? The Max model has ultra-wide ceramic plates with dual-zone technology and for smooth and sleek results, with no extreme heat. Evenly maintaining the optimum styling temperature of 185°C from root to tip for premium results without compromising the condition of your hair, the ghd Max delivers professional performance for quick, easy styling with flawless results.